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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,919.52, 271,745.46 and 112,034.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,919.52, 271,745.46 and 112,034.76 is: 154,605.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,919.52 : 271,745.46 = 112,034.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,919.52/271,745.46 = 112,034.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,919.52x = 271,745.46 × 112,034.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,919.52x = 30,444,937,392.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,444,937,392.19/196,919.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,605.99

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